About This Book
In the third installment of the popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley faces his biggest challenge yet: his father, Frank, is determined to toughen him up. From forced intramural soccer to the looming threat of military school, Greg tries every trick in the book to maintain his "wimpy" lifestyle. This journal-style book, filled with cartoons, explores themes of parental expectations, friendship, and finding your own identity, all wrapped in Jeff Kinney's signature deadpan humor. It's perfect for kids aged 8-11 who enjoy relatable school stories and laugh-out-loud adventures.
Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father’s attempts to change Greg’s wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school.
Concepts
Self-Confidence & IdentityLove & FamilyFriendship & LoyaltyFreedom & IndependenceResilience & PerseveranceAnger & FrustrationLoneliness & BelongingHonesty & IntegrityCuriosity & WonderGrowing UpBeing DifferentSibling RivalryPeer PressureMaking FriendsSchool LifeFamily & SiblingsFriendship & SocialSportsSurvival & Wilderness
peril_danger
bullying
Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Greg's dad wants him to be more "manly"? Do you think Greg needs to change?
2
How does Greg's friendship with Rowley change throughout the book?
3
What's the funniest part of Greg's journal? Why did it make you laugh?
4
Have you ever felt pressured to do something you didn't want to do? How did you handle it?
5
What do you think Greg will do during his summer vacation now that he's not going to military school?
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